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About 50 MTR station entrances to become fortresses to defend against further vandalism by Hong Kong protesters
- Concern group and staff union pour cold water on protective measures, calling for political solutions and end to ‘de facto curfew’ instead
- Embattled rail operator is being targeted by radicals accusing it of colluding with police and bowing to Beijing
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About 50 of Hong Kong’s battered MTR stations will sport a fortified look at their entrances as the city’s embattled rail operator seeks to protect facilities from vandalism by protesters, the Post has learned.
The MTR Corporation has completed strengthening structures at exits of stations such as Mong Kok, Central, HKU, Tung Chung and Tai Wai, which have suffered severe attacks by violent radicals amid the months-long anti-government movement.
The rail giant has been targeted because of accusations it colluded with police and bowed to pressure from Beijing. Hong Kong has been locked in social unrest since June, sparked by the now-withdrawn extradition bill.
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An MTR Corp spokeswoman confirmed to the Post that fortification works had been carried out.
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“In view of the recent public processions and following risk assessment, the corporation has installed temporary metal panels to enhance protection for glass screens at some of the heavy rail stations and their entrances, including exit C of HKU station,” she said.
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